3a, Cromwell Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2JN
About 3a
3a is a one-bedroom property in Bournemouth (BH5 2JN). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 29 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–144 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 39 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since July 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 29 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 is 33% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
3a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 May 2036
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£133,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£100,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
9 July 2006Most recent
£100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BH5 2JN: £295,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in BH5 2JN
Versus other Cromwell Road homes
3a is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,448
Street avg £2,931
Floor Area
29 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
93/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Darracott Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Pokesdown Community Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB







